Person:Joshua Graves (2)

OLD RESIDENT DIES Mr. Joshua Lewis Graves, whose death occurred at his late residence, 16 Village Street, on Wednesday morning (Nov 25 1904) was seventy-seven years of age. He was a sailmaker by trade, but some fifty years ago was associated with his brother-in-law, the late Nathaniel B. Lindsey, in the baking business in the Graves house at the foot of Orne Street, and afterwards carried on the business alone. Subsequently, he became a shoemaker working "on the seat" and in various manufacturies. About 1880, he engaged in the provision business on Washington STreet, near Porter's stables, where he did a good business for several years. After that, he engaged in a small way in shoe manufacturing. About four years ago, he opened a grocery store in the house owned by Mr. William J. Goldthwait, on Pleasant Street, near its southern junction with Washington Street, but this was hardly a sucess. For many months past his health has been giving way. Two sons survive him. Walter R. Graves, who is married and lives in Lynn, and Herbert L. Graves of this town.

Funeral services were held at his late residence this afternoon.  Mr. Graves was the brother of the late Philip Edmund Graves and Mr. Eleazer Graves, who survives.  (Marblehead Messenger, 18 Nov 1904)

1883 Valuation - Waldron Ct - Stock in trade $400, horse $50, taxes $9.29

1860 Census = Joshua L. Graves, age 31, shoemaker and living in same building as the Bartols. Mary B. = 30 years. Mary L. = 6 years.

"Mr. Joshua L. Graves has been awarded the contract to feed the animals in Main's International Show, which exhibits in town next Monday." Marblehead Messenger 14 Sept. 1888

1904 address = 16 Village St.

1880 census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Joshua A. GRAVES   Self   M   Male   W   51   MA   Provision Dealer   MA MA
Mary B. GRAVES   Wife   M   Female   W   49   MA   Keeping House   MA   MA
Walter R. GRAVES   Son   S   Male   W   14   MA   At Scho
Herbert GRAVES   Son   S   Male   W   13   MA   At School   MA   MA
Lois D. LINDSEY   Sister   S   Female   W   40   MA   Works Shoe Facty   MA   MA

Source Information:

 Census Place Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts
 Family History Library Film   1254528
 NA Film Number   T9-0528
 Page Number   144B

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 russell.FTW.

   Date of Import: Mar 16, 2002